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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install NEW intake manifold gaskets (1) to the intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold Gaskets
    G02106622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the intake manifold.
  3. Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) band of threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent to the threads of the intake manifold bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold
    G02106623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Tighten the intake manifold bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. 4.1. Tighten the bolts a first pass in sequence to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
    2. 4.2. Tighten the bolts a final pass in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Fig 3: Tightening Sequence For Intake Manifold Bolts
    G02106624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the EVAP purge solenoid (3), isolator (1), and bolt (2) to the intake manifold.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 4: Installing EVAP Purge Solenoid, Isolator & Bolt
    G02106625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the EVAP purge solenoid vent tube to the solenoid (1) and vapor pipe (2).
    Fig 5: EVAP Purge Solenoid & Vapor Pipe
    G02106626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Lightly coat the MAP sensor seal with clean engine oil before installing.
  7. Install the MAP sensor to the intake manifold.
    Fig 6: Installing MAP Sensor
    G02106627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the PCV hose with valve.
    Fig 7: Installing PCV Hose
    G02106628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. If equipped with vacuum assisted brakes, install the vacuum brake booster hose to the rear of the intake manifold.
  10. Route the electrical harness into position over the engine.
    Fig 8: Installing Vacuum Brake Booster Hose
    G02106629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the knock sensor harness electrical connector to the intake manifold.
  12. Connect the following electrical connectors.
    • MAP sensor (1)
    • Knock sensor (2)
  13. Install the fuel injectors. See FUEL RAIL AND INJECTORS in ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  14. Install the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY (4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L). .
    Fig 9: MAP Sensor & Knock Sensor
    G02106630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.